The Shakespeare Conference: SHK 16.0855  Tuesday, 3 May 2005

[1]     From:   Bill Lloyd <
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        Date:   Sunday, 1 May 2005 15:32:54 EDT
        Subj:   Re: SHK 16.0843 Shakespeare's Lives

[2]     From:   Christine Gray <
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        Date:   Sunday, 1 May 2005 17:53:44 -0400
        Subj:   RE: SHK 16.0843 Shakespeare's Lives


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From:           Bill Lloyd <
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Date:           Sunday, 1 May 2005 15:32:54 EDT
Subject: 16.0843 Shakespeare's Lives
Comment:        Re: SHK 16.0843 Shakespeare's Lives

Be aware that there are two editions of Schoenbaum's *Shakespeare's
Lives*-- the original published in 1970 [838 pp.] and a second edition
published in 1991 [612 pp.].  The second edition is revised and updated
with a new chapter, but condenses or omits some material which I was sad
to see go. If you have the second edition, see the end of the Preface
[p. xi] for details.

I recommend reading the first edition, waiting a year, then reading the
second edition. Think of it as a two-text work, like Dr Faustus or King
Lear.

Bill Lloyd

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From:           Christine Gray <
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Date:           Sunday, 1 May 2005 17:53:44 -0400
Subject: 16.0843 Shakespeare's Lives
Comment:        RE: SHK 16.0843 Shakespeare's Lives

I was fortunate to have taken two of Professor Schoenbaum's graduate
courses.

One evening, he visited the English course I was teaching at a
high-security prison in Maryland.  He spoke to the class for two hours
on Othello.

After that evening, I recommend reading even his grocery list!!

Christine Gray

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